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While the air-conditioned malls are lovely sometimes you want to get outside and see some of the city. Two destinations an easy distance from the Terminal 21 Mall (MRT: Sukhumvit, BTS: Asok - direct access via Skywalk) are the Khamtieng House museum and Benjakiti Park – great for a … [Read more...] about Something that isn’t just shopping in Bangkok

To get from Vientiane, Laos to Udon Thani, Thailand there are a couple of options – the direct bus to Udon city centre and secondly a public bus to the bridge then a mini-van to Udon Thani airport.
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The Direct Bus
This is a service that will take you into Udon … [Read more...] about Public Transport from Vientiane to Udon Thani

http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com/visitor/index.aspJim Thompson was an American who had a profound influence on the resurgence of the modern Thai Silk industry after World War II.With the aim of producing consistent good quality silk and meeting customer tastes, the bright jewel coloured silks … [Read more...] about Jim Thompson House

[edited Jan 2018]
Some of the best information about getting to the Bridge on the River Kwai are found on http://www.seat61.com/Bridge-on-the-River-Kwai.htm Here you will find timetables and suggested 1, 2 & 3 day itineraries.
The railway line was built during the 2nd World War by the … [Read more...] about Bridge on the River Kwai–Day Trip out of Bangkok

The overnight train leaves from Hualamphong station central Bangkok at 20:00 hours and is scheduled to arrive in Nong Khai at 08:25 the next morning. From here you can choose to (1). make your own way to the Friendship bridge and Lao/Thai Border or (2) take a connecting train into Laos. … [Read more...] about Overnight Train from Bangkok to Vientiane